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Loss Follows Loss for Spar Hungary
Spar Magyarorszag suffered a loss in 2023, similar to the shortfall of Ft 13 billion in 2022, CEO of the hypermarket chain Gabriella Heiszler announced at a press conference on Wednesday.
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Over 170,000 Foreigners Eligible to Vote in Hungarian Local Elections
Approximately 137,000 non-Hungarians living in Hungary, along with 35,000 EU citizens, refugees or long-term residents, are eligible to vote in the June 9 local authority elections in Hungary without having to register.
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National Museum to Now Oversee All Major Cultural Institutions in Hungary
The Hungarian National Museum is to undergo a rebranding and expansion, becoming the Hungarian National Museum Public Collections Centre, according to a decree published in the Hungarian Gazette.
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Expats Resident in Hungary Can Run in EP Election - If They Are from an EU Member State
Foreign nationals can also feature on the party lists for the election of Hungarian members of the European Parliament (EP) if they are citizens of other EU member states and are resident in Hungary.
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Two New Ferries Allow Cyclists to Cross Lake Tisza in Hungary
Two bicycle ferries were inaugurated on Tuesday in Tiszaderzs (Northern Great Plain region of central Hungary) at Lake Tisza, the country’s second largest lake. The two ferries will not only allow the full circumnavigation of Lake Tisza, but also shorter sections of the lake, so that elderly people and families with small children do not have to miss out on the experience of cycling at Lake Tisza, Turizmus.com reports.
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Hungarian Sailor Mária Érdi Takes Lead in World Rankings
Mária Érdi, a sailor preparing for the Paris Olympics and competing in the ILCA 6 class, has taken the lead in the world rankings. Now facing her third Olympics, Érdi is the first Hungarian to reach such a significant achievement in this sport.
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Wolfgang Puck Brings International Film Industry Glamour to Budapest
Matild Palace is gearing up for the most exclusive red-carpet affair of the year, a celebration honoring the internationally acclaimed luminaries of the Hungarian film industry who have made an indelible mark on the global cinematic landscape. And who better to curate the culinary experience for this prestigious event on May 10th than the legendary chef Wolfgang Puck?
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Summer Camp Trends In 2024 – AI Skills And Sustainability Are in With the Kids This Summer
Summer camp season is upon us, with parents coordinating dates and rushing to find the best services for their children’s needs. Expats living in Hungary also need make sure that their children spend the summer in an environment where language skills are not a barrier. In recent years, with the emergence of new technologies and changing social trends, the interests of kids and teens are changing, affecting the programs that are on offer in the summer.
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The 30% discount applies only to certain brand frames and lenses specified in the promotional conditions. Hoya lens discounts are only applicable together with the purchase of a premium warranty.
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